A MOTHER whose blind son was 'mentally tortured' is urging bullying victims to speak out.

Amanda Owen, of Wychwood Park, Weston, says children should follow her son's example and report bullies to the police.

Her plea comes after a teenage boy admitted bullying her son Daniel and was ordered to complete a 12-month referral order when he appeared at South Cheshire Youth Court on Thursday.

The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to putting a person in fear of violence over a four-month period.

He admitted verbally abusing 13-year-old Daniel, stealing from him and repeatedly assaulting him.

Daniel, who has been blind since birth, said: 'The bully always loses and the victim always wins. It's best to speak out before it gets worse.'

His mother was shocked to find out about the bullying. She said: 'When it all came out, it was like a whirlwind. I can understand kids falling out but not going down the avenue of mentally torturing someone.

'At first Daniel said how much he hated me for ringing the police but now he says it's better to say something earlier than let it get worse.'

Mrs Owen said the bullying has blighted the hard work she put into giving Daniel a normal childhood.

She said: 'What we have fought for more than 13 years has been destroyed in six months.

'The other boy thought he could just turn round and say sorry but bullying is a crime.'